Categories
Interesting facts

Interesting Fact : Hindi

Hindi, the language spoken by 342 Million Native Speakers is spelled phonetically, that is, there is a 1-1 correspondence between “glyphs” (what we think of as “letters”) and sounds. 

 

Hindi is one of India’s official languages but it is also spoken in Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Nepal. The language is a standardised form of Hindustani, as is Urdu. The Hindi language was standardised in the 19th century.

 

There are many English words which originate in the Hindi language. Examples of this include bungalow, guru, jungle, karma, mantra, nirvana, punch, pyjamas, shampoo and, of course, yoga!

Latest Post

Tarab: Bridging Cultures Through Music
“Tarab” is a term used in Arabic culture to describe the profound emotional effect one…
Read More
101translations
Navigating ‘Tartle’ Moments
“Tartle” is a Scottish word that encapsulates the awkward moment when you forget somebody’s name.You…
Read More
101translations
Shakespeare’s Linguistic Legacy
Shakespeare is credited with introducing thousands of words and phrases into the English language, including…
Read More
101translations